Senior Manager - Finance & Accounting

Jamal Al-Ghurair Group o...

Job description:Support the Director - Finance in overseeing the organization s Finance & Treasury operations with a focus on long-term financial strategy, liquidity optimization, and risk management. This role drives innovative cash flow forecasting, cultivates robust banking relationships, leads complex negotiations for financing, loan restructuring and implementing process improvements to ensure sustainable growth and financial resilience. Cash Flow Management and Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts, monitor daily cash positions, and implement strategies to optimize liquidity and minimize borrowing costs. Treasury Operations Oversight: Manage all aspects of treasury activities including foreign exchange hedging, and payment processing, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Bank Relationship Management: Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with key banking institutions to secure competitive financing options, credit facilities, and advisory services. Negotiation and Loan Restructuring: Lead negotiations for loans, lines of credit, and vendor financing; spearhead loan restructuring initiatives to improve terms, reduce interest expenses, and align with evolving business needs. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, such as interest rate fluctuations and currency exposure, through data-driven hedging strategies and scenario planning. Process Innovation: Challenge existing treasury processes and status quo practices by introducing automation tools, analytics-driven insights, and best-in-class benchmarks to enhance efficiency and scalability. Reporting and Analysis: Prepare comprehensive treasury reports for senior leadership, providing actionable insights on cash positions, funding gaps, and performance metrics. Financial Control: Oversee month end and year end closing of financials, liaise with external auditors, oversee payable and receivables, review the budgets and forecasts, prepare financial statements Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, operations, and executive teams to align treasury strategies with overall corporate objectives and support strategic initiatives like mergers or expansions. Profile description:We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager - Finance with exceptional expertise in treasury management to lead our financial strategy in a fast-paced manufacturing/process industry environment. The ideal candidate will excel in optimizing the finance operations, leading the treasury function with focus on liquidity, managing financial risks, and driving innovative treasury solutions, complemented by strong skills in financial reporting, financial control, SAP ERP, and process improvement. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field MBA, CA, ACCA, CPA preferred 15+ years of relevant experience Strong experience in treasury Strategic leadership experience Proficiency in SAP ERP